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Salt vs. Potassium

Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

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Salt and High Blood Pressure Are Cause and Effect

The vast majority of us consume too much sodium and at the same time too little potassium, a mineral that lowers blood pressure. Less than two percent of adults consume the recommended daily minimum intake of potassium. More than 98 % of americans eat potassium deficient diets. What about using potassium base salt substitutes? Instead of using sodium chloride salt, why not shake on some potassium chloride? We'll find out next of all the terrible things about our diets.

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